A probate attorney helps families to go through the probate process. There are many different factors that affect both the costs of probate and the time that the probate process takes. One of the most important of those factors is the level of difficulty the executor of an estate has with find the assets that should be a part of the probate estate. Unfortunately, if estate assets are difficult to find, the probate process takes much longer. And, in some cases, assets are never discovered at … [Read more...]

A probate attorney at Biddinger & Estelle can provide help to those in Michigan's Lake Huron shoreline communities after a death has occurred. When a loved one passes away, not only are you forced to deal with the grief of your family member's passing, but you're also thrust into an unfamiliar world of court proceedings. You have to go through the probate process to settle the affairs of the estate and to facilitate the transfer of assets. This process can be complicated, time consuming, and … [Read more...]

Bad Axe probate attorneys provide assistance when a will is created so you can reduce the chances that your last will and testament will be contested and your wishes not respected. We also provide representation during the probate process. We can represent an executor of an estate or heirs or beneficiaries who want to maximize the chances a will can be successfully probated so the stated wishes of the deceased are respected. Working with an attorney to make a will is important because … [Read more...]

Bad Axe probate attorneys provide help during the probate process to make certain that the wishes of the deceased are respected. The probate process is the process by which the validity of a will is determined and assets are distributed to new owners. If there is no will and there is no other estate plan in place, intestacy law will apply and assets will be distributed to close family in accordance with state laws. The probate process helps ensure that the deceased person actually has control … [Read more...]

After a death in Michigan, most estates are settled in Michigan probate court. The probate court process can be a time consuming one. As you cope with a death, it can also be confusing to deal with the necessary legal steps that must be taken during probate proceedings. You need to make sure you fulfill your obligations and protect your rights during probate. One of the best ways to do that is to get help. Biddinger & Estelle, PC offers assistance to those who have a role to play during the … [Read more...]

A Northern Michigan probate lawyer can provide invaluable help during the probate process. An experienced attorney can assist with every aspect of the process of probating an estate, from filing court paperwork to managing assets to facilitating asset transfers after a death. Biddinger & Estelle has helped many people successfully complete the probate process. Our legal team knows the ins-and-outs of Michigan probate law and we make the process as simple and stress-free as … [Read more...]

When a person passes away with a will, that will should contain the name of the person who will serve as executor and who will see the will through the probate court process. The probate process can be a complicated process, but it is essential that most estates pass through probate in order to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are respected and the right person inherits. Biddinger & Estelle, PC can provide representation to executors as they fulfill the requirements associated with … [Read more...]

The death of any loved one can be a traumatic time, but it can be made even more difficult for anyone who is called upon to serve as the executor of that loved one’s estate. Unfortunately, there is often little time for grieving when an estate needs to be settled, and the probate process often gets underway before executors even have a chance to come to terms with their loss. Whether you’re a named executor struggling with the thought of settling an estate or someone who’s worried that those … [Read more...]

For many people in Michigan, the loss of a loved one often means a lengthy estate settlement process that can fray nerves, reduce the value of the estate, and delay inheritances for months or even years. If you have loved ones who are dependent upon you for their financial wellbeing, those frustrations, costs, and delays are something that you should take into consideration during your estate planning efforts. After all, you don’t want your death to create added emotional and financial hardship … [Read more...]

For anyone familiar with the various twists and turns involved in the typical probate process, it probably seems odd to discover that so many estate executors fail to retain an attorney to help them probate the will. Often, those executors are either uninformed about the obstacles that they may face as they set out to settle their loved one’s estate. At other times, executors are just trying to be frugal to preserve as much of the estate as possible for the decedent’s heirs. Regardless of the … [Read more...]

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